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Inmates in this Texas program are leaving prison with jobs — and lower chances of reincarceration
Faced with more immediate funding needs, state officials haven’t asked for more money for rehabilitation programs, such as ...
Unlocking Doors: A North Texas non-profit helping former inmates rebuild lives gains NFL recognition
"When they get off the bus, they've been given $100 as well from the prison system, and they don't know what to do," said ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...
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Inmates in this Texas program are leaving prison with jobs — and lower chances of reincarceration
Last year, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice opened a new prison focused on rehabilitation. One reentry program the prison offers to male inmates is modeled off of STRIVE. Windham School ...
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'Everything is changing every minute': New prison rules for trans women on hold
As federal lawsuits challenge President Trump's executive order impacting trans inmates, the Bureau of Prisons is putting a ...
Biden promised but failed to end federal use of private prisons. That’s left the industry ready to cash in big under Trump
Shares of private prison companies have grown since the election. Those facilities could expand under Trump, despite claims ...
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Inmate Describes How Execution Days Change Prison
Texas inmate Cesar Hernandez details the execution day for Ramiro Gonzales in an essay for the Prison Journalism Project.
Texas expands virtual court access for inmates, streamlining safety and costs
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas prison system is making it easier and safer to handle court appearances. On Tuesday, the Department ...